Phoenix AZ Schools, Scottsdale Arizona weather, Hospitals and Cost of Living Index in Phoenix

Ancala Country Club is a guard gated community with a private Country Club and 18 hole championship golf course. It is located on the base of The McDowell Mountains off Via Linda and 118th Street. The home prices range from the mid $300´s for a casita up to $4,000,000 for a custom home	DC Ranch is nestled in the foothills of the McDowell Mountains, in what was once the Desert Camp of one of Scottsdale´s oldest ranching families. The architecture and layout of the community facilities is reminiscent of a town of years gone by. World class golf awaits you at DC Ranch, members only club. Community facilities include tennis, lap pool, intranet, and a quaint town center of shops and cafes currently under construction. Housing includes luxury apartment homes, townhomes, patio homes, and larger custom homes with prices from $300,000 to well over $3,000,000.	Nestled at the base of picturesque Pinnacle Peak in north Scottsdale, this high desert guard gated community has it all. The famous Jack Nicklaus designed golf course was the home to the first skins game. Developer Lyle Anderson made his mark in Scottsdale with this golf and country club community. Recent massive renovations include a large fitness complex, a tennis complex with John Austin as head professional and world class club facility with casual and formal dining of great reputation. Prices range from $720,000 and up to $4,000,000. Membership extended only to property owners with the mandatory transfer fee.
The golfers dream come true. Five, soon to be six golf courses grace the foothills of this Jack Nicklaus, Lyle Anderson inspired community in the northern most section of Scottsdale. A world class tennis complex with a grass stadium court is the perfect complement to this community. The clubhouse with its expansive views, stunning pro shop and outstanding dining service makes this a resort mecca of your own. Homes range from $600,000 up to $7,500,000, with vacant buildable lots still available.	With the completion of the Mariott´s largest resort in its system (925+ rooms), a full spa, and access to two championship golf courses, this north east Phoenix masterplanned community will have it all. Bordering Scottsdale, and minutes from the 101 freeway and the soon to be completed Desert Ridge Town Center (over 1,000,000 square feet), housing options include a variety of smaller homes and lots to executive and larger family homes. Lighted, paved trails are perfect for exercise and the elementary, middle and high schools are within the community. Prices range from the mid $200,000-1,500,000.	If privacy, seclusion, spectacular architecture, hillside beauty and picture perfect golf is your desire, Estancia is not to be overlooked. Strict building and architectural reviews make this a unique development. Homes are priced from $1,000,000 for the villas up to $10,000,000 for the larger custom homes. Golf membership is by separate application.
Tucked between Scottsdale and Fountain Hills, this masterplanned community with Eagle Mountain daily fee golf course possess some of the prettiest views of Red Mountain, the Four Peaks and the southeast valley. Several production, semi-custom and custom builders combined efforts in this area which includes a bed and breakfast inn, patio homes, and executive homes with many hillside locations and great views. Prices range from the mid $400,000- $2,000,000. Vacant lots range from mid $200,000-700,000.	A well-established community, with twenty-four hour guard gates, a variety of housing needs including condominiums, town homes, patio homes and larger estate homes, with prices from $190,000 to nearly $4,000,000. The Estate Club has a croquet court, several lighted tennis courts, fitness facility, lap pool and tennis pro shop. In the center of the community is the renowned Hyatt Regency Gainey Ranch, and the Gainey Ranch Golf Club. On the periphery is the financial center, corporate center, Village Health Club and the Gainey Village, recently completed complex of fabulous restaurants and shops and all in the heart of Scottsdale.	Just north of the Scottsdale Airpark and fast growing Promenade shopping centers, Grayhawk community is best known as PGA professional Phil Mickelson´s home course. A variety of housing is offered from luxury apartment homes, town homes, patio homes, executive homes, and a state of the art senior retirement complex. Currently a town center is under construction with grocery, drug emporium and retail shops and cafes. Two schools are located in the center, El Dorado private school and Grayhawk elementary school. Pricing ranges from the high $200,000 for condominiums to over $2,000,000.
Located in north Scottsdale, the views of the McDowells are spectacular. A variety of housing of these UDC built homes include small patio homes to larger multi-story homes ranging in price from $300,000-$600,000. Walk paths and a community park with recreational facilities complete this community.	Just south of Desert Mountain is Legend Trail, with a daily fee golf course, club house and community center. Situated on gently rolling slopes elevated above the valley floor, temperatures in the summer are a bit cooler and the pace of life much quieter. Housing includes patio homes to custom homes with everything from the low maintenance second home to all the amenities of full time residency. Prices range from the mid $400,000 to in excess of $1,000,000.	Fast growing McDowell Mountain Ranch is one of the most popular communities minutes from shopping and the 101 freeway. Nestled in the McDowell Mountains, there are two community complexes with swimming and tennis, The Sanctuary golf course, Desert Canyon elementary and middle schools, along with Palomino Public library and two town centers, currently under construction. Close to West World Equestrian Park where events range from July 4th fireworks, to polo matches, rodeos, Hot Air Balloon Races and more. Prices range from $350,000-over $1,000,000.
The first master-planned community in Scottsdale, its hallmark is the greenery of lush lawns, trees and tropical landscape. Located in the center of Scottsdale, the commute to Phoenix and surrounding communities continues to make this a popular area. Originally serving as a haven for winter homes, this community has everything from apartment style living to large lakeside estates. Pricing ranges from low $300,000 to over $800,000.	Paradise Valley has long been known for its home sites in excess of one acre, and sprawling ranch style homes. More recently, it has become a showcase for some of the newer architectural styles, and large custom estates. A small bedroom community, it is in high demand for its proximity to downtown Phoenix, Scottsdale and the airport. Views of Camelback and Mummy Mountains or hillside homes with spectacular valley views add special drama. In the heart of the town, is the premier Paradise Valley Country Club and nearby the academically acclaimed Phoenix Country Day School. Prices range from vacant lots at $650,000 to estates in excess of $10,000,000	Just north of McCormick and Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale Country Club, sprinkled with patio homes, town homes and large custom homes is a daily fee golf course of 27 holes. Currently undergoing a major makeover, a new clubhouse facility and golf course amenities will be unveiled within the coming year. Prices range from $400,000 up to 1,000,000
Scottsdale Ranch developed just east of McCormick Ranch on prime real estate. The ever popular Laguna Elementary School keeps this community in high demand with shopping at the Mercado, AJ´s Specialty Food market, sports cafes, restaurants, a par course and multi use park with tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts. Town homes and estate homes encircle Lake Serena and a community clubhouse offers small party boat rentals for special occasions. Prices range from $400,000 to over $1,000,000.	At the eastern end of Scottsdale Ranch in the Laguna school boundary, is the palm tree lined and lighted boulevard leading to the Stonegate clubhouse, tennis pool and croquet court community complex. The vision of Geoffrey H. Edmunds and the Mecci Corporation, this guard gated community with lush tropical landscape has patio homes to larger executive homes. Community activities appeal to all ages and a closed circuit cable station announces important community events. Prices range from high $300,000 up to $1,000,000.	With two Nicklaus-designed courses, Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club is a dramatic expression of Arizona living at its finest. Situated in the foothills of the legendary Superstition Mountains, this private, guard-gated community features a lush Sonoran landscape and is a desert treasure of relaxed, elegant simplicity. It is also a private community recognized as one of the most thoughtfully planned in the Southwest. With unique Villa residences, custom homes and home sites available, Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club offers a variety of lifestyle options in concert with your every desire. Prices range from $600,000 up to $2,000,000.
Located in the northeast Phoenix corridor adjoining the town of Cave Creek is both Tatum Ranch, and Tatum Highlands. With shopping, restaurants and Tatum Ranch golf course nearby, this community dotted with trails and parks is a popular community. Views of Black Mountain and adjacent open desert lend itself to a quieter less hectic pace. A wide variety of housing includes apartment homes, patio homes and larger semi-custom homes with prices ranging from $250,000-600,000	The village of Troon has an ambience all of its own. The Boulder outcroppings are some of the most spectacular in the valley. Several gated communities include Glenn Moor, Windy Walk, Troon Ridge Estates, Whispering Ridge and Quail Ridge. Mostly custom homes with some executive town homes around the Troon Golf and country Club, prices range from $300,000 to over $3,000,000.	Troon North is centered around Troon North Golf Club and near the recently completed Four Season Hotel. There are a variety of gated communities including Pinnacle Canyon, Country Club Estates, The Fairways at Troon North, Boulder Crest and Talus. Mostly custom homes with a sprinkling of executive town homes, prices range from mid $400,000 over $2,000,000.

About the Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe, Arizona Area